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Grisbel Vargas

Orlando

Summary

Dynamic HR Business Partner with extensive experience at Amazon, excelling in talent management and conflict resolution. Spearheaded diversity initiatives and enhanced employee retention strategies, leading to improved workplace culture. Proficient in HRIS systems, leveraging data to drive leadership development and optimize onboarding processes. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

HR professional with track record of driving strategic HR initiatives and fostering strong team collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Business Partner

Amazon
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead Site and Regional Talent Reviews for Operations
  • AR POC for Cross Training Automation (CTA)
  • Site Prime POC 2022 planing and whistestop
  • Site POC for PEAK 2022, 2023 and 2024 planning and whistlestop
  • Lead a building of 4,500+ Hourly Associates with 100+ Salaried Leaders and 4 Direct Reports
  • Partnered with the Network Lactation POC to re-established the site’s Lactation Program
  • Conduct behavioral investigations among salary leaders
  • Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
  • Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
  • Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.

HR Assistance / Sr HR Assistance

Amazon.com
07.2019 - Current
  • Proficient in network policy, network systems and standard work such as MyTime, People Portal, Roster Dashboard, ADAPT, Labor Scheduling Tool and Exact
  • Trained two internal HRBP and one external HRBP in setting them up for success in their role with the company
  • Trained all the external Sr
  • HRAs and Seasonal HRAs to ensure task execution
  • Ran daily ADAPT report to inform operations of those Area Managers that needs to deliver ADAPT feedback
  • Implemented the paperless associate appeal program and coordinated training for all salaried leaders and associates
  • Assist area managers in my client group with concerns or barriers their associates faced
  • Executed NHO for MCO1 by presenting the new associates with the HR policies and procedure
  • Owns roster management through partnership with senior leadership and workforce staffing
  • Lead weekly performance management meeting (SPPR) to ensure feedback was consistent that was generated by ADAPT and partner with leaders for delivery feedback
  • Execute metrics daily for CAMP; attrition, attendance, engagements, roster
  • Conduct investigations for various policy infractions (i.e
  • Time theft, TDR misses, sexual harassment, attendance, workplace violence, etc.)
  • Sending recommendations and delivering approved corrective action as needed
  • Provided new Area Managers with guidance for appropriate disciplinary action base on attendance, performance, and/or conduct violations
  • Lead, planned and executed the 'Expedited Conversion' process at MCO1, leading to over 3,000+ conversion in 2020
  • Developed a cadence with the Covid 19 process by partnering with the Space Force Team

Ops Admin

Amazon.com
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with the launch of JAX2 and MCO1
  • Executed my role as the POC of the Hurricane Irma Wish List Program
  • Assist with employee investigations, as they arise
  • Trained three Seasonal Ops Admin at JAX2 and two at MCO1 setting them up for success in their seasonal role with the company
  • Assist with Attendance Management, in providing information to the HR team to scrub those associates that are JA and Negative UPT, and after compiling all the data and send CAE (Call-em-All), Email or Term associates as it was needed
  • Ran daily ADAPT report to inform operations of those Area Managers that needs to deliver ADAPT feedback
  • Ran daily Attendance report to inform operations of their attendance metric three times a day
  • Assist with the Appeals process by coordinating requests, as they arise
  • Advocate for the associates in regards to leave of absence, benefits, payroll, and work-life balance
  • Planned, organized, and executed AAC (Associate Activities Committee) at JAX2 and MCO1
  • Ensured proper coding for Amazon associates while we were affected by Hurricane Irma, making sure there paid code was enter
  • Updating JAX2 Hotline, especially the weather hotline when affected by Hurrican Irma, to keep our associates informed of building closure/opening
  • Answered questions on associates' time off options, benefits, incentives, and escalated discrepancies when necessary
  • Assisted area managers in my client group with concerns or barriers their associates faced
  • Executed NHO for MCO1

Skills

  • Talent management
  • HRIS systems
  • Retention strategies
  • Onboarding processes
  • PeopleSoft/Oracle
  • Leadership Development
  • PeopleInsight/Salesforce
  • ICIMS/MyTime/Kronos
  • Worker’s Compensation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Amazon
08.2021 - Current

HR Assistance / Sr HR Assistance

Amazon.com
07.2019 - Current

Ops Admin

Amazon.com
08.2018 - 07.2019
Grisbel Vargas